Compass Live

Compass with directions, true north, waypoints and maps. Simple and fast.

jQuery404 · com.jquery404.compasslive

Not rated yet 100K+ downloads v1.2.4 10.6 MB Android 5.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v1.2.4 (13)
Updated: Mar 19, 2026 (7 months ago)
APK size: 10.6 MB
Requires: Android 5.0+ (API 21)
CPU support: Any (no native code)
Category: Tools (app)
Permissions: 10 (1 sensitive)
Website: grabgetgo.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Compass Live is an app by jQuery404 in the Tools category. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

Since version 1.1.8, the APK grew from 8 MB to 10.6 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 4.1 to 5.0. It asks for 10 permissions, 1 of them sensitive: precise location. Compared with version 1.1.8, it adds 6 new permissions (“Precise location”, “Access adservices ad id”, “Access adservices attribution” and 3 more) and drops 1 (“Run at startup”). The app can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v1.2.4

• Added True North mode with declination correction using location. • Added a tilt warning when the device is not held flat. • Added waypoints so you can save a bearing and see how much to turn. • Added quick access to open your current location in Maps when available. • Improved the Magnetic/True North toggle styling and usability. • General stability improvements.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Compass Live combines a reliable compass with a clear, simple interface. It shows direction and degrees like a standard compass, with multiple themes so you can pick the look you like. Use it whenever you need a heading—outdoors, travel, or at home. KEY FEATURES ★ True north: switch between magnetic and true north (uses location for declination) ★ Hold device flat reminder when tilted for better accuracy ★ Save a bearing as a waypoint and see how much to turn to face it ★ Open in Maps with one tap (uses your location when available) ★ Multiple compass themes to choose from ★ Shows direction and degrees (north, south, east, west) ★ Fast and simple PERMISSIONS ✔ Access Network State ✔ Access Internet ✔ Access Location (optional—for true north and opening Maps at your position) If you have any feedback or run into an issue, feel free to contact us. FOLLOW US ☆ Homepage: https://jquery404.github.io

Version history

2 versions are listed, going back to v1.1.8. Since v1.2.4 it requires Android 5.0+.

v1.2.4 LATEST Mar 19, 2026 10.6 MB TRUSTED v1.1.8 Jun 10, 2023 8 MB TRUSTED

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Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Mar 19, 2026.
Certificate issued to “jQuery404” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the other version checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Mar 19, 2026
Validated against Google Play Mar 19, 2026
Signed byCN=Md. Faisal, OU=jQuery404, O=jQuery404
Signing certificate (SHA-1)42:87:C8:7C:93:69:DF:EB:DE:98:E2:73:65:45:39:76:E6:29:30:8A
File MD52cbe431cb09a92408cb9aaa6a3f4b0d2
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (10)

Compass Live requests 10 permissions, 1 of them sensitive.

Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Access adservices topics android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.jquery404.compasslive.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Location android.hardware.location
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait

Compass Live APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Compass Live for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 5.0 or later. Version 1.1.8 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 4.1 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 1.1.8 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the Compass Live APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the other version checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 2cbe431cb09a92408cb9aaa6a3f4b0d2.